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LiveWire brings a unique twist to the city's live entertainment scene with a genre-bending lineup spanning music, drag bingo and so much more

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Keep up-to-date with the very best of What’s On in Brisbane today and beyond with our up-to-the-minute, carefully-curated guide to the performing arts, shows, concerts, exhibitions, festivals and events in Brisbane and across South East Queensland.

From the major touring shows and one-off events to quirky fringe theatre and indie acts and everything in between. If it’s worth seeing, you’ll find it here. 

Plus, we host a separate line-up of What's On for Kids in Brisbane so you'll never miss a beat!

Lit up trees and path at The Enchanted Garden
Roma Street Parkland
The Enchanted Garden
Nov 21 - Dec 20
Brisbane’s Enchanted Garden is back at Roma Street Parkland this Christmas, up until December 21
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Lit up tree and Brisbane City Hall
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Christmas in Brisbane

Get into the Christmas spirit this year with these must-do festive events and activities in Brisbane
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Crowd of shoppers at The BIG Handmade Christmas Design Market
Old Museum
The BIG Handmade Christmas Design Market
Dec 7
Celebrate mindful making, creativity and thoughtful buying this festive season at the fabulous Handmade Christmas Design Market
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Boats moored at the Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct
Newstead
Farm Gate to City Door Christmas Market
Nov 29
Scenic Rim Christmas Markets to add festive produce cheer at Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct Brisbane
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Women looking at art gallery Museum of Brisbane
Museum of Brisbane
Shimmer: An Artist in Residence Project by Gerwyn Davies
Until Mar 8
Museum of Brisbane presents Shimmer, a very special Artist in Residence exhibition by one of Australia’s most dynamic artists
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1000 Voices Rainbow Choir
South Bank
1000 Voices
Nov 8-9
Melt Festival is excited to close this year's celebrations with an unforgettable moment of song with 1000 Voices
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Decorared putt putt course VP PUTT PUTT
Victoria Park
Christmas Putt Putt
Nov 7-Jan 4
Brisbane’s most dazzling holiday tradition, Christmas Putt Putt is bringing a big dose of Christmas cheer back to Victoria Park
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Brisbane Arcade Christmas
Brisbane City
Christmas at Brisbane Arcade
Until Dec 28
Brisbane Arcade’s “A Centenary Christmas” pays homage to a century of shopping and style
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Shark scene in JAWS
Concert Hall QPAC
JAWS In Concert
Nov 22
Now celebrating 50 years since the film’s original release, JAWS returns to the big screen, accompanied live on stage by The Metropolitan Orchestra Brisbane
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Ballerina in The Nutcracker Qld Ballet
Queensland Ballet
The Nutcracker
Dec 5-13
Step into a world of sugar plums, rat kings, and sparkling crystals as Queensland Ballet returns with its favourite Christmas tradition
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Crowd watching characters on stage Christmas Carols Logan
Griffith University Logan Campus
City of Logan Christmas Carols
Dec 6
Get into the festive spirit at the City of Logan Christmas Carols, the city’s biggest annual Christmas event
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Alan Davies MDB
Concert Hall, QPAC
Alan Davies: Think Ahead
Dec 6
The critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and TV personality is returning to Australia in December with his brand new show
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Camerata: Celestial Baroque Concert Hall, QPAC
Concert Hall, QPAC
Camerata: Celestial Choral Baroque
Nov 20
Camerata unites with one of Australia’s newest Brisbane-based choirs, One Equal Music for the last mainstage concert of the year
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People browsing Made Local Market
Brisbane Showgrounds
Christmas Made Local Market
Nov 15-16
This year’s Christmas Made Local Market promises to be one of the biggest yet as the beloved Made Local Market celebrates a major milestone
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Women singing Sing Out Sister The Star Event Centre
The Star Brisbane
Sing Out Sister
Nov 30
The #1 Ladies Only Sing and Dance Along Party is coming to The Star Brisbane Event Centre for an unforgettable afternoon of fun
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Sweet-Charity-hero
Concert Hall, QPAC
Sweet Charity
Dec 11-14
Fall in love with timeless hits, sensational performances and the promise of “hopefully ever after" when this Tony award-winning musical hits the QPAC stage
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Shark scene in JAWS

JAWS In Concert

Celebrating 50 years since the film’s original release, JAWS returns to the big screen
Nov 22
Three First Nations women wearing fashions by First Nations designers at Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose

Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose

Powerful stories of community, culture and Country come alive
From Nov 22
Aerial view of Milton Xmas Markets

Christmas on Cribb

Milton Markets are hosting a mega Xmas twilight market
Nov 22
Circus performer Flipside Circus

Maybe It's Only Us

When everything falls apart, what holds us together?
Nov 27 - Dec 7
Outside of Queensland Museum by night

A Night at the Museum

A Night at the Museum is a fantastic evening of discovery and fun for all ages
Nov 28
People browsing stalls QAGOMA Christmas Design Market

QAGOMA Christmas Design Market

The QAGOMA Store’s beloved Christmas Design Market is back and bigger than ever this year
Nov 29-30
Santa between carriages at QPSR

Twilight Santa Train

All aboard the Twilight Christmas Train, with heritage carriages
Nov 29
Chalets and tree Scandinavian Christmas market

Scandi Christmas Market

Brisbane's annual twilight Scandi Christmas Market is popping up in Woolloongabba
Nov 29
Boats moored at the Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct

Farm Gate to City Door Christmas Market

Scenic Rim Christmas Markets to add festive produce cheer
Nov 29
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Window seating at Supernormal
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Ten Best Restaurants with a View

From sparkling riverfront rooftops to breezy mountain lookouts, Brisbane is home to a host of stunning dining spots where the food is as impressive as the view. Here's 10 of the best
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10 Best Restaurants with a View
Lighting of Christmas Tree Brisbane
COMING UP

What's On in December In & Around Brisbane

From festive concerts, classic ballet, Xmas comedy, stunning art exhibition & Christmas dining to a Tony-award winning musical, what's on in December in and around Brisbane:
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What's On in December in Brisbane
Lockyer Valley Road Trip
MUST DO ROAD TRIP

Lockyer Valley - Farm Fresh Fun

The Lockyer Valley's rolling hills, local markets and paddock to plate country cafes, make for a scenic, leisurely drive, less than two hours from Brisbane
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7 Must Do Queensland Country Drives
The Summit Restaurant
BEST OF BRISBANE

50+ Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Looking for the best restaurants in Brisbane? Then check out this guide for the must-do dining experiences from the city to the suburbs
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Best Restaurants in Brisbane
The Gatsby Bar
Best Of Brisbane

Brisbane's Best 50 Bars

Whether you're after breezy drinks by the river, a stiff whiskey in an underground bar, a cosy laneway hideaway or a rooftop with views, here's 50 of Brisbane's best bars
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Best Bars in Brisbane
Queensland Ballet's favourite festive tradition returns
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